Learning Languages; Learn French, Learn Spanish
Looking for a way to keep the kids ticking over through the long summer holidays? Why not have a look at our language pages (soon to be updated!) for some help with learning French, Spanish, German, Italian and even Dutch! Our language pages have a selection of posters and puzzles using early vocabulary and have proved very popular.
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
When Yelling Is Worse Than Spanking
MSN Family/Raising Kids
Some words yelled in anger can have as harmful an impact as spanking.
By Debra Gordon
Some words yelled in anger can have as harmful an impact as spanking.
By Debra Gordon
Monday, July 18, 2005
5 Tips For Talking To Your Children About What They See In The News
5 Tips For Talking To Your Children About What They See In The News
Extract: "In our efforts to protect our children and preserve the innocence of childhood as long as possible, we attempt to shield them from the atrocities that occur in today's turbulent times. When events such as the bombs in London, the events at the elementary school in Belsan, Russia in September, 2004 and the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center occur, our natural instinct is to not discuss the events of the day with our children. Yet, as news of terrorist attacks or other tragedies surround them, your children may be feeling frightened, anxious, sad and confused."
Extract: "In our efforts to protect our children and preserve the innocence of childhood as long as possible, we attempt to shield them from the atrocities that occur in today's turbulent times. When events such as the bombs in London, the events at the elementary school in Belsan, Russia in September, 2004 and the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center occur, our natural instinct is to not discuss the events of the day with our children. Yet, as news of terrorist attacks or other tragedies surround them, your children may be feeling frightened, anxious, sad and confused."
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Harry Potter Countdown!
Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is due out on 16th July and eager Potter fans around the world can hardly wait! Here is a page full of updated ideas - from Activity Village and other sites - to help your kids pass the time while they wait!
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is due out on 16th July and eager Potter fans around the world can hardly wait! Here is a page full of updated ideas - from Activity Village and other sites - to help your kids pass the time while they wait!
Thursday, July 7, 2005
Saturday, July 2, 2005
BBC - CBeebies; Story Circle - A Midsummer Night's Dream
BBC - CBeebies; Story Circle - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare for kids! This is an absolutely charming animated and simplified version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" - a lovely way to introduce Shakespeare to your children.
Shakespeare for kids! This is an absolutely charming animated and simplified version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" - a lovely way to introduce Shakespeare to your children.
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